Latitude and Longitude of South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands in other units:

Unit

Latitude

Longitude

Latitude and Longitude to decimals

-54.5

-37.0

Latitude and Longitude to degrees minutes seconds

54° 30' 0" S

37° 0' 0" W

Latitude/Longitude to UTM Reference

UTM Northing:3959005.187967051 Easting:629514.5132990729 Zone:24F

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More detail about South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands Remains without Local
Inhabitants

South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands, also documented as SGSSI, is a
part of the British overseas territories. It is located in the southern Atlantic
Ocean in a remote spot seemingly inhospitable. The group of islands consists of
South Georgia as well as a chain of islands that are smaller. This smaller chain
is known as the South Sandwich Islands.

There are local inhabitants on these islands. The only inhabitants are
individuals that belong to the British government. There are scientists and
support staff present, the British government officer and the Deputy Postmaster.

The weather in these areas, although parts of the islands can be quite
beautiful, is generally cold. They have a maritime climate and it is variable,
unpredictable and harsh. Even if there were local inhabitants on the island,
they would be highly restricted as to how they would make an income.

The economic activity on any of these islands is completely limited. They
take in revenues from fishing licenses which make up 90% of the funds brought
in. There is some revenue brought in from the sales of postage stamps and coins
as well as some from tourism, harbor dues and customs.

The bulk of the fishing trade takes place around South Georgia. The fishing
licenses are sold pertaining to the Patagonian toothfish, krill, and cod icefish.
These licenses bring in millions of pounds per year. This money is generally
spent on the research and protection of the fishery. This industry is highly
regulated and managed according to the rules listed with the Convention for the
Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources system.

In the most recent years, tourism has become a larger industry in these
islands. There are many cruise ships and yachts that visit these areas. There is
revenue to be made with souvenirs and with landing charges. There are about four
to six weeks where these ships travel the islands but these are highly regulated
as well.

As it stands, there will be no local inhabitants for these islands but it
will remain in use for those that work for the government, fishing or tourism
industries.